Used & Refurbished Alfa Laval Decanter Centrifuge – Model NX14 Series 400

Manufacturer Information

• Manufacturer: Alfa Laval

• Model: NX14 Series 400

• Category: Industrial Decanter Centrifuge

• Condition: Used & refurbished – with brand new Siemens PLC touchscreen control panel included

Description

This refurbished Alfa Laval NX14 Series 400 decanter centrifuge is engineered for two-phase solid/liquid separation in food, beverage, oil, fat, chemical, and industrial applications. It includes a new Siemens PLC touchscreen control panel with VFD, making it ready for reliable operation and optimized process control.

With a bowl diameter of 353 mm and bowl length of 888 mm, the centrifuge delivers throughput up to 6 m³/hr, depending on product characteristics and clarification requirements. Applications include avocado oil, seed oil, olive oil, animal fat, vegetable drinks, sludge recovery, and biogas processing.

The main motor is rated at 15 kW with VFD control, with an optional 4 kW back motor. The centrifuge runs at a bowl speed of 4000 rpm, supported by a 2-stage gearbox (1:159 ratio) delivering 2.5 kNm torque.

Equipped with operator safety devices, torque overload protection, and full documentation/manuals, this unit is ideal for companies looking for a versatile and high-performing centrifuge with modern controls.

Specifications

• Model: NX14 Series 400

• Capacity: Up to 6 m³/hr (product dependent)

  • ~2,500 L/hr avocado oil

  • ~2,500 L/hr seed oil

  • ~1,500–2,000 L/hr animal fat

  • ~2,500–3,000 L/hr animal blood

  • ~3,000 L/hr vegetable drinks

  • ~1,400 L/hr sludge plastic recovery

  • ~10–11 q.li olive oil

• Bowl Diameter: 353 mm

• Bowl Length: 888 mm

• Phases: 2-phase (solid/liquid)

• Discharge: Open discharge for liquids and solids

• Main Motor: 15 kW (VFD control)

• Back Motor: 4 kW (optional, on-off)

• Bowl Speed: 4000 rpm

• Gearbox: 2-stage, 1:159 ratio, 2.5 kNm

• Safety: Operator safety device, torque overload protection

• Electrical Controls:

  • Siemens PLC touchscreen

  • VFD on main motor (self-braking back motor optional)

  • Power: 400 V, 50 Hz, 3F+N+PE

• Dimensions (Decanter): 2600 x 1600 x 1600 mm

• Weight (Decanter): ~1250 kg

• Control Panel Dimensions: 100 x 30 x 60 cm

• Control Panel Weight: ~80 kg

Applications

What might this be used for?

• Oil extraction and clarification

• Dairy product separation (curds & whey)

• Food and beverage clarification

• Animal fat and blood recovery

• Industrial sludge and plastic recovery

• Biogas industry feedstock processing

• Nutraceutical and botanical extract processing

• Juice and vegetable drink clarification

• Herbal extraction and chamomile processing

• Waste minimization and by-product recovery

Example Products Processed with this Machine

• Avocado oil

• Olive oil

• Seed oils (sunflower, canola, etc.)

• Animal fats and blood

• Whey and dairy by-products

• Fruit juices and vegetable beverages

• Chamomile and plant extracts

• Sludge from industrial processes

• Plastics wash/recycling streams

• Biogas substrate separation